There are 4 ways to get from Ainhoa to Bilbao by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Bilbao Intermodalbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2h 24m€35–47Train
cheapest- Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain E1
4h 13m€12–22Drive 149.7 km
- Drive from Ainhoa to Bilbaocar 149.7 km
1h 45m€24–35Line 46 bus, line 4 bus, train
- Take the bus from Carrière to Chantaco LP Arrue ~ Xantako Arrue LPbus 46
- Take the bus from Chantaco LP Arrue ~ Xantako Arrue LP to Gare Centre d’Hendaye ~ Hendaia Hiri-barneko Geltokiabus 4
- Take the train from Hendaia to Amara-Donostiatrain E2
- Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain E1
5h 8m€22–31
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ainhoa to Bilbao is to train which costs €12 - €22 and takes 4h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Ainhoa to Bilbao is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs €24 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Ainhoa to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Saint-Jean-de-Luz and arriving at Bilbao Intermodal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Ainhoa to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Hendaia and arriving at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Amara-Donostia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
The distance between Ainhoa and Bilbao is 156 km. The road distance is 149.7 km.
The best way to get from Ainhoa to Bilbao without a car is to bus which takes 2h 24m and costs €30 - €50.
It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Ainhoa to Bilbao, including transfers.
Ainhoa to Bilbao bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Saint-Jean-de-Luz station.
Ainhoa to Bilbao train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Amara-Donostia station.
The best way to get from Ainhoa to Bilbao is to bus which takes 2h 24m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €12 - €22 and takes 4h 13m.
What companies run services between Ainhoa, France and Bilbao, Spain?
BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Bilbao Intermodal every 4 hours. Tickets cost €10–18 and the journey takes 2h. Alternatively, Euskotren operates a train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao hourly. Tickets cost €5–10 and the journey takes 2h 31m.
- Phone
- +34 944 333 333
- [email protected]
- Website
- Euskotren
Train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- Euskotren
Train from Hendaia to Amara-Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- Euskotren
Train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- Euskotren
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Ainhoa to Bilbao bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bilbao Intermodal station.
Ainhoa to Bilbao train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ainhoa to Bilbao is 150 km. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Ainhoa to Bilbao.
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